Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781716844652
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Agatha Christie was an English mystery novel and short story writer, and playwright. Her enduring works include 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, especially those featuring the two recurring characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, "The Mousetrap," a murder mystery, and six romance novels under the name of Mary Westmacott. Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective, is one of Christie's most famous long-lived characters who appeared in 33 novels, one play ("Black Coffee"), and more than 50 short stories published starting in 1923 in "The Sketch," a British illustrated weekly journal that ran for 2,989 issues between February 1, 1893 and June 17, 1959. This book collects all 23 stories published in The Sketch" in 1923. Later on, the stories were published in book form, sometimes under a different title, as part of "Poirot Investigates" (1924) and "Poirot's Early Cases" (1974).
The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781716844652
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Agatha Christie was an English mystery novel and short story writer, and playwright. Her enduring works include 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, especially those featuring the two recurring characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, "The Mousetrap," a murder mystery, and six romance novels under the name of Mary Westmacott. Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective, is one of Christie's most famous long-lived characters who appeared in 33 novels, one play ("Black Coffee"), and more than 50 short stories published starting in 1923 in "The Sketch," a British illustrated weekly journal that ran for 2,989 issues between February 1, 1893 and June 17, 1959. This book collects all 23 stories published in The Sketch" in 1923. Later on, the stories were published in book form, sometimes under a different title, as part of "Poirot Investigates" (1924) and "Poirot's Early Cases" (1974).
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781716844652
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Agatha Christie was an English mystery novel and short story writer, and playwright. Her enduring works include 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, especially those featuring the two recurring characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, "The Mousetrap," a murder mystery, and six romance novels under the name of Mary Westmacott. Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective, is one of Christie's most famous long-lived characters who appeared in 33 novels, one play ("Black Coffee"), and more than 50 short stories published starting in 1923 in "The Sketch," a British illustrated weekly journal that ran for 2,989 issues between February 1, 1893 and June 17, 1959. This book collects all 23 stories published in The Sketch" in 1923. Later on, the stories were published in book form, sometimes under a different title, as part of "Poirot Investigates" (1924) and "Poirot's Early Cases" (1974).
Little Grey Cells: The Quotable Poirot
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 000811661X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Discover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world’s most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 000811661X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Discover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world’s most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie.
The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot (Annotated and Illustrated)
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093285192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
* This book includes an illustrated introduction that reviews the career of Agatha Christie, Christie's recurring character of Hercule Poirot, and his portrayal in the many adaptations of the novels in which he is featured. In addition to the novel length stories and one play, Hercule Poirot appeared in more than 50 short stories published starting in 1923 in The Sketch, a British illustrated weekly journal that ran between February 1, 1893 and June 17, 1959. This eBook collects 23 stories published in 1923. They all appeared first in The Sketch and later published in book form as part of Poirot's Early Cases and Poirot Investigates, sometimes with a different title. The publication details are provided at the beginning of each story. The stories are presented in chronological order of publication with their original magazine title.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093285192
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
* This book includes an illustrated introduction that reviews the career of Agatha Christie, Christie's recurring character of Hercule Poirot, and his portrayal in the many adaptations of the novels in which he is featured. In addition to the novel length stories and one play, Hercule Poirot appeared in more than 50 short stories published starting in 1923 in The Sketch, a British illustrated weekly journal that ran between February 1, 1893 and June 17, 1959. This eBook collects 23 stories published in 1923. They all appeared first in The Sketch and later published in book form as part of Poirot's Early Cases and Poirot Investigates, sometimes with a different title. The publication details are provided at the beginning of each story. The stories are presented in chronological order of publication with their original magazine title.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Author: Anne Hart
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0006499570
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
My Name Is Hercule Poirot And I Am Probably The Greatest Detective In The World.' The Dapper, Moustache-Twirling Little Belgian With The Egg-Shaped Head, Curious Mannerisms And Inordinate Respect For His Own 'Little Grey Cells' Has Solved Some Of The Most Puzzling Crimes Of The Century. Yet Despite Being Familiar To Millions, Poirot Himself Has Remained An Enigma Until Now. From His First Appearance In 1920 To His Last In 1975, From Country-House Drawing-Rooms To Opium Dens In Limehouse, From Mayfair To The Mediterranean, Anne Hart Stalks The Legendary Sleuth, Unveiling The Mysteries That Surround Him. Sifting Through 33 Novels And 56 Short Stories, She Examines His Origins, Tastes, Relationships And Peculiarities, Revealing A Character As Fascinating As The Books Themselves.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0006499570
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
My Name Is Hercule Poirot And I Am Probably The Greatest Detective In The World.' The Dapper, Moustache-Twirling Little Belgian With The Egg-Shaped Head, Curious Mannerisms And Inordinate Respect For His Own 'Little Grey Cells' Has Solved Some Of The Most Puzzling Crimes Of The Century. Yet Despite Being Familiar To Millions, Poirot Himself Has Remained An Enigma Until Now. From His First Appearance In 1920 To His Last In 1975, From Country-House Drawing-Rooms To Opium Dens In Limehouse, From Mayfair To The Mediterranean, Anne Hart Stalks The Legendary Sleuth, Unveiling The Mysteries That Surround Him. Sifting Through 33 Novels And 56 Short Stories, She Examines His Origins, Tastes, Relationships And Peculiarities, Revealing A Character As Fascinating As The Books Themselves.
Poirot's Early Cases
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Bigfontbooks
ISBN: 9781963956122
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fifteen short stories were first published in the UK, unillustrated, in The Sketch magazine. Christie wrote them following a suggestion from its editor, Bruce Ingram, who had been impressed with the character of Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The Lemesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Veiled Lady The Submarine Plans The Market Basing Mystery The stories below were published as follows: Double Sin: First published in the 23 September 1928 edition of the Sunday Dispatch. Wasp's Nest: First published in the 20 November 1928 edition of the Daily Mail.
Publisher: Bigfontbooks
ISBN: 9781963956122
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fifteen short stories were first published in the UK, unillustrated, in The Sketch magazine. Christie wrote them following a suggestion from its editor, Bruce Ingram, who had been impressed with the character of Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The Lemesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Veiled Lady The Submarine Plans The Market Basing Mystery The stories below were published as follows: Double Sin: First published in the 23 September 1928 edition of the Sunday Dispatch. Wasp's Nest: First published in the 20 November 1928 edition of the Daily Mail.
The Killings at Kingfisher Hill
Author: Sophie Hannah
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062792393
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Named a New York Times Best Book to Give The world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot—legendary star of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile—returns to solve a delectably twisty mystery in this “masterful and multi-layered puzzle...adding a new dimension to a much-loved series” (NPR). “Yet again, the diminutive man with the little gray cells delivers the goods.” —Wall Street Journal Hercule Poirot is traveling by luxury passenger coach from London to the exclusive Kingfisher Hill estate. Richard Devonport has summoned the renowned detective to prove that his fiancée, Helen, is innocent of the murder of his brother, Frank. Poirot will have only days to investigate before Helen is hanged, but there is one strange condition attached: he must conceal his true reason for being there from the rest of the Devonport family. The coach is forced to stop when a distressed woman demands to get off, insisting that if she stays in her seat, she will be murdered. Although the rest of the journey passes without anyone being harmed, Poirot’s curiosity is aroused, and his fears are later confirmed when a body is discovered with a macabre note attached . . . Could this new murder and the peculiar incident on the coach be clues to solving the mystery of who killed Frank Devonport? And if Helen is innocent, can Poirot find the true culprit in time to save her from the gallows?
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062792393
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Named a New York Times Best Book to Give The world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot—legendary star of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile—returns to solve a delectably twisty mystery in this “masterful and multi-layered puzzle...adding a new dimension to a much-loved series” (NPR). “Yet again, the diminutive man with the little gray cells delivers the goods.” —Wall Street Journal Hercule Poirot is traveling by luxury passenger coach from London to the exclusive Kingfisher Hill estate. Richard Devonport has summoned the renowned detective to prove that his fiancée, Helen, is innocent of the murder of his brother, Frank. Poirot will have only days to investigate before Helen is hanged, but there is one strange condition attached: he must conceal his true reason for being there from the rest of the Devonport family. The coach is forced to stop when a distressed woman demands to get off, insisting that if she stays in her seat, she will be murdered. Although the rest of the journey passes without anyone being harmed, Poirot’s curiosity is aroused, and his fears are later confirmed when a body is discovered with a macabre note attached . . . Could this new murder and the peculiar incident on the coach be clues to solving the mystery of who killed Frank Devonport? And if Helen is innocent, can Poirot find the true culprit in time to save her from the gallows?
Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007546408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
As a favour to an old friend, Hercule Poirot finds himself at a summer fete in Devon, taking part not in a Treasure Hunt, but a Murder Hunt, in this never-before-published novella version of Dead Man’s Folly. Now released for the first time as an eBook exclusive publication.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007546408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
As a favour to an old friend, Hercule Poirot finds himself at a summer fete in Devon, taking part not in a Treasure Hunt, but a Murder Hunt, in this never-before-published novella version of Dead Man’s Folly. Now released for the first time as an eBook exclusive publication.
The Murder on the Links
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 9780425067949
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Monsieur Renauld dies on a golf course just days after sending a plea for help to detective Poirot. Since Renauld possessed a plundered fortune, a scorned wife, a mistress, and an estranged son, there is no lack of suspects. It's up to Poirot to put the police onto the culprit before more murders occur.
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN: 9780425067949
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Monsieur Renauld dies on a golf course just days after sending a plea for help to detective Poirot. Since Renauld possessed a plundered fortune, a scorned wife, a mistress, and an estranged son, there is no lack of suspects. It's up to Poirot to put the police onto the culprit before more murders occur.
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
"The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" is a captivating short story by Agatha Christie, featuring the astute Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy and seemingly content man, disappears without a trace, leaving Poirot to unravel the mystery. As Poirot delves into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Davenheim's disappearance, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and hidden secrets. Agatha Christie's storytelling prowess is on full display as Poirot navigates the complexities of the case, employing his keen powers of observation and deduction. "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" offers readers a concise yet thoroughly satisfying glimpse into Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery. With its clever plotting, engaging characters, and Poirot's brilliant investigative techniques, this short story stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's enduring legacy in the world of detective fiction.
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
"The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" is a captivating short story by Agatha Christie, featuring the astute Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy and seemingly content man, disappears without a trace, leaving Poirot to unravel the mystery. As Poirot delves into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Davenheim's disappearance, he uncovers a series of unexpected twists and hidden secrets. Agatha Christie's storytelling prowess is on full display as Poirot navigates the complexities of the case, employing his keen powers of observation and deduction. "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" offers readers a concise yet thoroughly satisfying glimpse into Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery. With its clever plotting, engaging characters, and Poirot's brilliant investigative techniques, this short story stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's enduring legacy in the world of detective fiction.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Author: Anne Hart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780862204020
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780862204020
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description